Thapanee Kiatphaiboon Takes Position As The New TAT Governor

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces Thapanee Kiatphaiboon as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). With Thapanee joining the new role, TAT aims to enhance its tourism promotion and uplift tourism products at the forefront.

Thapanee Kiatphaiboon begins her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting 1st September 2023. Having been with the TAT in 1999, Thapanee has held various positions within the organization, including Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, and most recently Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing.

In her previous roles, Thapanee has played a key role in utilizing technology and social media in the promotion and development of Thailand’s tourism, where some of her activities include the Google Street View project in cooperation with Google Thailand, and the ‘Amazing Thailand’ social media platforms.

As an advocate of Thailand’s tourism, Thapanee has been instrumental in the development of various special interest tourism products, including health and wellness tourism, yacht and cruise tourism, and community tourism, as well as the ‘King’s Wisdom for Sustainable Tourism’ project, which won the PATA Grand Awards 2018 in the category of Education and Training.